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I know i'm probably going to get hell for this post but oh well. I'm looking forward to getting out and tangling with some salmon on light gear.. The best thing about them is they are normally very willing biters on anything from jigs to bait to spoons. Just wanted to ask whats y'alls favorite way of fishing for them..

In the river - small corky, yarn, size 1 Gamakatsu Octopus hook, 2.5' - 3' leader. If it is bright out - black or dark purple corkies and matching yarn, if overcast or first light - glow corkies in orange / pearl or pink / pearl

Pinks are great fun, a great source of eggs, and if cared for properly - great little smokers.

I know that Humpy years can be a lot of fun but I just wish we could all band together and not buy SALMON licenses this year as a protest to proposed fee increases, the NOF issues, the Governor trying to take away the PEOPLES voice by taking over the wildlife commission. If we don't stand up to the government soon we won't have to worry about fishing for Salmon in a few years. Just look at what has happened to this fishery the past 20 years, it just keeps dwindling. IF NOTHING CHANGES THEN NOTHING CHANGES!

hewesbob wrote:I know that Humpy years can be a lot of fun but I just wish we could all band together and not buy SALMON licenses this year as a protest to proposed fee increases, the NOF issues, the Governor trying to take away the PEOPLES voice by taking over the wildlife commission. If we don't stand up to the government soon we won't have to worry about fishing for Salmon in a few years. Just look at what has happened to this fishery the past 20 years, it just keeps dwindling. IF NOTHING CHANGES THEN NOTHING CHANGES!

I dont deny that our overall fisheries are beyond extreme peril but the pinks are the exception.. since about 2001 minus one or 2 runs its been almost historic numbers for the pinks.. Least up here on the north sound rivers

Couple years ago I got many pinks on a little green speckled dick nite. Caught 4 times more than people around me and got some nice little early coho on em too. 2nd choice is using cheap pink jig/squid jigs since I don't like losing expensive gear to humpies haha.

hewesbob wrote:I know that Humpy years can be a lot of fun but I just wish we could all band together and not buy SALMON licenses this year as a protest to proposed fee increases, the NOF issues, the Governor trying to take away the PEOPLES voice by taking over the wildlife commission. If we don't stand up to the government soon we won't have to worry about fishing for Salmon in a few years. Just look at what has happened to this fishery the past 20 years, it just keeps dwindling. IF NOTHING CHANGES THEN NOTHING CHANGES!

I've had a few debates with folks that hold a similar opinion. However the only part I agree on is standing up to elected officials. If we don't make an effort to harvest the tribes will legally be permitted to harvest what we didn't plus a couple few thousand secret bonus fish. And we all know they'll get far more than the public would've harvested. I have a strong feeling if the public shows less interest in fishing then WDFW will have even less interest in raising fish.

As far as humpy fishing goes I prefer floating a bright pink jig. If the water is clear enough you can watch them come and take the jig. If not a handful of them racing for it. What's not to love about lots of wild salmon?

This will be my 1st season for them so I am reading all this and soaking it in. Looking to get away from the crowds after watching some Combat videos on You Tube being a rook....since I am looking to NOT keep any fish, do I go further up the rivers?

Would love to do some fishing in the sound too! I Bank Fishing and love casting.

I also am interested in going to BC to fish the Fraser and based on some videos there, seems much more relaxed.

august, sept..... but you stay away from my home river...... You and i may tangle, lines that is ....... lol...... im hoping for a good season here this year but far be it from me buying anything from WDFW......

TMBob wrote:This will be my 1st season for them so I am reading all this and soaking it in. Looking to get away from the crowds after watching some Combat videos on You Tube being a rook....since I am looking to NOT keep any fish, do I go further up the rivers?

Would love to do some fishing in the sound too! I Bank Fishing and love casting.

I also am interested in going to BC to fish the Fraser and based on some videos there, seems much more relaxed.

Problem with the humpy runs is most everyone is fishing them so find a spot jump in and fish on.. Also watch what everyone is using and where theyre casting especially the people who are catching.. if you want shoot me a message i can get you set up with most info youll need